Wk+10-11+(Oct+22-Nov+2)

Wrap up to book project:
1) How satisfied were you with your final book? 2) What was the most difficult part of the process? (Idea/planning, writing the manuscript, writing for a specific audience, incorporating dialogue into your book, creating the storyboard, illustrating the book, meeting the deadlines) 3) Please provide some feedback on the stages of the book production (which you needed more background/time): a) Planning b) Writing for a 2nd grade audience c) Writing the manuscript d) Incorporating dialogue e) Developing your characters/storyboard f) Illustrating your book 4) How do you feel this unit could be improved?

3) What is the earliest poem you recall? (Writing, memorizing, reading or reciting?)
[|Shadow Poetry website]

**1) What poetic terms will I need to understand for this unit? [[file:Poetic Devices.docx]]**
Use the following links to find a definition and example of each poetic device.

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**[|Poetic Terms - Glossary] [|Bob's Byway of Terms][|Poetry Archive]**======

Oct. 25 - Vocab #3
====Journal discussion continued from Oct. 22 (experiences, earliest poems recalled, etc.)==== ====View an excerpt from movie //Dead Poets Society//. ([|Part One - You Tube]) Write a poem for class tomorrow. You can choose the form====

**__Sense Poem (Be sure to focus on word choice! Make each word count!)__**
====**Develop your own sense poem by filling in the blanks with your own perceptions. Be prepared to share your example.**==== ====**1. Begin your poem with either Carpe Diem or Dreams.**==== ====**2. Tell what you see when this proper noun/noun is mentioned.**==== ====**3. What tastes are associated with this word?**==== ====**4. How does it smell?**==== ====**5. What sounds are you most likely to hear when you think of it?**==== ====**6. How does it feel?**==== ====**7. Repeat the noun or use a synonym for it.**====

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====__**My Sense Poem**__==== ====Noun: Carpe Diem==== ====I see the land of infinite opportunity, our good old USA.==== ====It tastes like that first bite of a Honey Crisp apple.==== ====It smells like the sweetest rose in my antique vase.==== ====It sounds like the "The Messiah" sung by the Hallelujia Chorus.==== ====It feels like that fresh soothing sip of Costa Rica coffee each morning.====

Carpe Diem
====HW: Write a "Sense Poem" like the example above or a poem of your choice.====

Oct. 26 - Vocab #4 - A104
====(Begin research about a poet today on your own. Monday - You will meet with your partner to discuss what you discovered. Work day next Tuesday in computer lab to prepare your presentation - Prezi, PowerPoint or poster.)====

4. Prepare a report for your classmates (8-10 minute lesson about your poet).
Next Thursday/Friday (partner presentations) [|20th Century Poets and Poetry] [|Poetry Archive] [|Shmoop website] [|Top 500 Poets @ Poethunter]



Oct. 29 - (Poem due from last Thursday assg.). Correct Vocab 3-4. Complete vocab review for Wed. Partner work time in the classroom to plan your poet presentation.

Oct. 30 - Library computers - Develop your poet presentation. Presentations to be scheduled for Friday & Monday

[[image:mrshscreativewriters/boat.jpg caption="boat.jpg"]][[file:Concrete Hailey Schmidt.pdf]]
[|Excellent Poetry Examples]

HW: Create your own concrete poem. Due Nov. 2 or Nov. 5.

Nov. 1 - Final work day with partners to finish the poet project.

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